Poppa's House

*Poppa's House*
Poppa's House
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Damon Wayans ; &; Kevin Hench
Starring	Damon Wayans; Damon Wayans Jr. ; Essence Atkins ; Tetona Jackson;
Music by	Damon Wayans
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	10
Production
Executive producers	Damon Wayans; Damon Wayans Jr.; Kevin Hench; Andy Ackerman ; Dean Lorey ; Michael Petok;
Producers	Dave Neglia; Kameron Tarlow; Chris Arrington; Tom Ragazzo;
Cinematography	Donald A. Morgan
Editors	Pamela Marshall; Angel Gamboa Bryant; Michael Karlich;
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Production companies	Hench in the Trench Productions; NuSystems Productions, Inc.; Two Shakes Entertainment ; CBS Studios ; Lorey Stories;
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	October 21, 2024 –; present

Last updated February 06, 2025

Poppa's House is an American television sitcom that premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS. The series stars Damon Wayans as Poppa, Damon Wayans Jr. as Damon, Essence Atkins as Ivy, and Tetona Jackson as Nina. The series was created by Damon Wayans and Kevin Hench.

Cast and characters

Main

Damon Wayans as Poppa, a popular New York City radio DJ. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Poppa" Fulton.
Damon Wayans Jr. as Junior, who works for his father-in-law but wants to produce documentaries. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Junior" Fulton.
Essence Atkins as Dr. Ivy Reed,^[1] Poppa's new co-host
Tetona Jackson as Nina, Junior's wife who is an event planner

Recurring

Caleb Johnson as Trey, Junior and Nina's son
River Blossom as Maya, Junior and Nina's daughter
Wendy Raquel Robinson as Catherine, Poppa's ex-wife and Junior's mother

Notable guest stars

Marlon Wayans as Melvin,^[2] Poppa's brother
Vivica A. Fox as Judge "Say Wha?",^[2] a judge that Junior clashes with

Episodes

No.	Title ^[3]	Directed by	Written by	Original release date ^[3]	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	Andy Ackerman	Kevin Hench & Damon Wayans	October 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)	4.20^[4]
2	"Sleepover"	Kelly Park	Dean Lorey & Damon Wayans	October 28, 2024 (2024-10-28)	3.54^[5]
3	"Podcast"	Robert Townsend	Kim Wayans & Kevin Knotts	November 4, 2024 (2024-11-04)	3.29^[6]
4	"School Days"	Kim Wayans	Leslie Schapira	November 11, 2024 (2024-11-11)	3.46^[7]
5	"Disciplinairian"	Phill Lewis	Erica Montolfo	November 25, 2024 (2024-11-25)	3.20^[8]
6	"Family Photo"	Kelly Park	Romanski	December 2, 2024 (2024-12-02)	3.37^[9]
7	"Brokeback"	Kim Wayans	Michael Wayans	December 9, 2024 (2024-12-09)	3.16^[10]
8	"Wig"	Robert Townsend	Phil Beauman & Shawn Wayans	December 16, 2024 (2024-12-16)	3.42^[11]
9	"Puppy"	Phill Lewis	Chris Lorey	January 27, 2025 (2025-01-27)	3.67^[12]
10	"Elevator Friend"	Kelly Park	Michael Wayans	February 3, 2025 (2025-02-03)	3.38^[13]
11	"Dirty Laundry"^[14]	Kim Wayans	Adrian Colon	February 10, 2025 (2025-02-10)	TBD
12	"Slumber Party"	TBA	TBA	February 24, 2025 (2025-02-24)	TBD

Production

Development

Poppa's House was announced on October 10, 2022.^[15] The pilot for Poppa's House was ordered on February 8, 2023. The pilot was written by Damon Wayans & Kevin Hench, and it was directed by Andy Ackerman. Production companies involved with Poppa's House include Amara Films, Hench in the Trench Productions, Two Shakes Entertainment, and CBS Studios.^[16]Poppa's House was given a series order on May 9, 2023.^[17]Poppa's House was moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.^[18] CBS received a full season order of 18 episodes on November 7, 2024.^[19]

Casting

Upon pilot order announcement, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. were cast to series.^[16] When CBS gave a series order, Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson joined the cast in starring roles.^[17] On August 9, 2024, Wendy Raquel Robinson was cast in a recurring capacity.^[20] On December 20, 2023, it was reported that Marlon Wayans and Vivica A. Fox are set to guest star.^[2]

Filming

Poppa's House was filmed at Radford Studio Center in Studio City, California but it is set in New York City, New York.^{[ citation needed ]}

Broadcast

Poppa's House premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS.^[21] In Canada, the series airs on Global and is available to stream on StackTV.^[22]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 86% approval rating based on 7 critic reviews.^[23] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 62 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.^[24]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of *Poppa's House*
No.	Title	Air date	Rating/share (18–49)	Viewers (millions)	DVR (18–49)	DVR viewers (millions)	Total (18–49)	Total viewers (millions)	Ref.
1	"Pilot"	October 21, 2024	0.4/4	4.20	0.1	0.86	0.5	5.06	^[4]
2	"Sleepover"	October 28, 2024	0.4/3	3.54	0.0	0.68	0.4	4.22	^[5]
3	"Podcast"	November 4, 2024	0.4/3	3.29	0.0	0.74	0.4	4.03	^[6]
4	"School Day"	November 11, 2024	0.3/3	3.46	0.1	0.64	0.4	4.10	^[7]
5	"Disciplinairian"	November 25, 2024	0.4/4	3.20	0.0	0.51	0.4	3.71	^[8]
6	"Family Photo"	December 2, 2024	0.3/4	3.37	0.1	0.53	0.4	3.90	^[9]
7	"Brokeback"	December 9, 2024	0.3/3	3.16	0.1	0.61	0.4	3.77	^[10]
8	"Wig"	December 16, 2024	0.3/3	3.42	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	^[11]
9	"Puppy"	January 27, 2025	0.3/4	3.67	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	^[12]
10	"Elevator Friend"	February 3, 2025	0.3/5	3.38	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	^[13]

References

↑ "When Dr. Ivy Reed Joins Poppa's Family for Dinner, She Begins Scrutinizing Junior and Nina's Relationship, on "Poppa's House", Monday, Oct. 28". Paramount Press Express (Press release). October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
1 2 3 Silva, Gabriela (December 20, 2024). "Vivica A. Fox's Poppa's House Role Will Have You Asking: 'Say Wha?!' (Exclusive)". TVLine. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
1 2 "Shows A-Z - poppa's house on cbs". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 31, 2025.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Wayans Sitcom Poppa's House Off to Good Start for CBS, Well Compatible with Lead-In The Neighborhood". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 29, 2024). "Monday Ratings: MLB World Series Game 3 and NFL Monday Night Football Nearly Even in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 6, 2024). "Monday Ratings: SNL Election Special on NBC Leads Non-NFL Telecasts Within its Hour Among Adults 18-49 and 25-54". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 12, 2024). "Monday Ratings: The Voice Powers NBC to Top Broadcast Networks in Prime Time". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 27, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Monday Night Football Continues Prime Time Dominance for ABC and ESPN Networks". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 4, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Holiday Editions of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Press Your Luck on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 11, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Bengals-Cowboys Posts Top NFL Week 14 Monday Night Football Telecast in Total Viewers Since 2001". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 18, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Monday Night Football Doubleheader on ABC and ESPN Combines for Nearly 18 Million Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 29, 2025). "Monday Ratings: NBC Tops Linear Networks in Adults 18-49 and 25-54 with SNL Music Retrospective". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
1 2 Pucci, Douglas (February 4, 2025). "Monday Ratings: '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox Hits Season-Highs with Series Finale". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
↑ "(#PH111) "Dirty Laundry"". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 31, 2025.
↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 10, 2022). "Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. To Headline Father/Son Comedy In Works At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2023). "Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Father/Son Comedy Gets Pilot Order At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
1 2 White, Peter (May 9, 2023). "Matlock, Elsbeth & Wayans' Family Comedy Poppa's House Ordered To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 9, 2023.
↑ Cordero, Rosy (November 7, 2024). "Poppa's House & NCIS: Origins Land Full Season Orders At CBS". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ Kuznikov, Selena (August 9, 2024). "The Game Actor Wendy Raquel Robinson Cast in Recurring Role on Poppa's House (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 13, 2024). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Blue Bloods Final Episodes, FBI Trio, Matlock Reboot, Survivor & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 13, 2024.
↑ GLOBAL ANNOUNCES 2024/25 BROADCAST SEASON LINEUP OVERFLOWING WITH THE MOSTBUZZ WORTHY ACQUISITIONS AND TV's #1 RETURNING HIT SHOWS - Corus Entertainment
↑ "Poppa's House: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 25, 2024.
↑ "Poppa's House: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved October 23, 2024.

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[1] "When Dr. Ivy Reed Joins Poppa's Family for Dinner, She Begins Scrutinizing Junior and Nina's Relationship, on "Poppa's House", Monday, Oct. 28". Paramount Press Express (Press release). October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.

[Marlon_Wayans_and_Vivica_A._Fox-2] 1 2 3 Silva, Gabriela (December 20, 2024). "Vivica A. Fox's Poppa's House Role Will Have You Asking: 'Say Wha?!' (Exclusive)". TVLine. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

[TFC-3] 1 2 "Shows A-Z - poppa's house on cbs". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 31, 2025.

[1.01-4] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Wayans Sitcom Poppa's House Off to Good Start for CBS, Well Compatible with Lead-In The Neighborhood". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.02-5] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (October 29, 2024). "Monday Ratings: MLB World Series Game 3 and NFL Monday Night Football Nearly Even in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.03-6] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 6, 2024). "Monday Ratings: SNL Election Special on NBC Leads Non-NFL Telecasts Within its Hour Among Adults 18-49 and 25-54". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.04-7] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 12, 2024). "Monday Ratings: The Voice Powers NBC to Top Broadcast Networks in Prime Time". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.05-8] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (November 27, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Monday Night Football Continues Prime Time Dominance for ABC and ESPN Networks". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.06-9] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 4, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Holiday Editions of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Press Your Luck on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.07-10] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 11, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Bengals-Cowboys Posts Top NFL Week 14 Monday Night Football Telecast in Total Viewers Since 2001". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

[1.08-11] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (December 18, 2024). "Monday Ratings: Monday Night Football Doubleheader on ABC and ESPN Combines for Nearly 18 Million Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 18, 2024.

[1.09-12] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 29, 2025). "Monday Ratings: NBC Tops Linear Networks in Adults 18-49 and 25-54 with SNL Music Retrospective". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

[1.10-13] 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (February 4, 2025). "Monday Ratings: '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox Hits Season-Highs with Series Finale". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 4, 2025.

[14] "(#PH111) "Dirty Laundry"". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 31, 2025.

[15] Andreeva, Nellie (October 10, 2022). "Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. To Headline Father/Son Comedy In Works At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.

[Pilot_order-16] 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2023). "Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Father/Son Comedy Gets Pilot Order At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.

[Series_order-17] 1 2 White, Peter (May 9, 2023). "Matlock, Elsbeth & Wayans' Family Comedy Poppa's House Ordered To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.

[18] Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 9, 2023.

[19] Cordero, Rosy (November 7, 2024). "Poppa's House & NCIS: Origins Land Full Season Orders At CBS". Deadline Hollywood .

[20] Kuznikov, Selena (August 9, 2024). "The Game Actor Wendy Raquel Robinson Cast in Recurring Role on Poppa's House (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 19, 2024.

[Series_premiere-21] Pedersen, Erik (July 13, 2024). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Blue Bloods Final Episodes, FBI Trio, Matlock Reboot, Survivor & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 13, 2024.

[22] GLOBAL ANNOUNCES 2024/25 BROADCAST SEASON LINEUP OVERFLOWING WITH THE MOSTBUZZ WORTHY ACQUISITIONS AND TV's #1 RETURNING HIT SHOWS - Corus Entertainment

[23] "Poppa's House: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 25, 2024.

[24] "Poppa's House: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved October 23, 2024.

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